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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Liminal Space Marines pt.2

by Lowest of Men | Jun 21 2024
We have now, all of us, glimpsed the future - but how do things stand in the last legs of Leviathan?

If you've somehow missed all the big news about the Dataslate from yesterday, check out our coverage at the links below: Today we'll have Lowest of Men is looking at:
  • Frontline Gaming ACO 2024 Warhammer 40K Champs
  • Risky Rollers - Calling the Banners 40k GT
  • GT Sevilla Individual - Híspalis Imperium
  • ForgeFire Open 2
  • Black Tower Summer Edition - Warmaster GT
  • TORNEO CLASIFICATORIO ARTHOBBIES
If you're looking for any of the following, check out Part 1 from Wednesday with Wings:
  • THE BRISTOL 40K SUPER MAJOR
  • 1. A1 eSports Super Major 24
  • YHP- "Road to the NOVA Open" 40K GT
  • The Epic Summer Splash Charity GT
  • Chuchichästli Rumble 1.0
  • Critical Fail 40k Major

Frontline Gaming ACO 2024 Warhammer 40K Champs

209-player, 8-round Supermajor in Atlantic City, NJ, US on June 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Shaun Reynolds - Necrons (Canoptek Court) - 1st Place

Canoptek Wraiths. Credit: Rockfish Canoptek Wraiths. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Technically this was nerfed (2000 points)

Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Canoptek Court

CHARACTERS

Technomancer (105 points) • 1x Staff of light • Enhancement: Dimensional Sanctum

Technomancer (85 points) • 1x Staff of light

The Silent King (420 points) • 1x Szarekh • Warlord • 1x Sceptre of Eternal Glory 1x Staff of Stars 1x Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir • 2x Annihilator beam 2x Armoured bulk

Transcendent C'tan (285 points) • 1x Crackling tendrils 1x Seismic assault

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Acanthrites (85 points) • 3x Canoptek Acanthrites • 3x Cutting beam 3x Voidblade

Canoptek Acanthrites (85 points) • 3x Canoptek Acanthrites • 3x Cutting beam 3x Voidblade

Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) • 1x Doomsday blaster 1x Doomstalker limbs 1x Twin gauss flayer

Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) • 1x Doomsday blaster 1x Doomstalker limbs 1x Twin gauss flayer

Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) • 1x Doomsday blaster 1x Doomstalker limbs 1x Twin gauss flayer

Canoptek Wraiths (220 points) • 6x Canoptek Wraith • 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths (220 points) • 6x Canoptek Wraith • 6x Vicious claws

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

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Archetype

Canoptek Court Silent King

Thoughts

Quite unusual to see the Silent King running around with Canoptek Court, but it's a powerful plug in that helps Doomstalkers in particular to get around some of the defensive tricks that might nullify their output. Another triumph for one of the most successful detachments of recent times, very well done on the placing!

Sascha Alexander Edelkraut - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force) - 2nd Place

Kitbashed Black Templars Judiciar. Credit: SRM

The List

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Atlantic City open (2000 points)

Space Marines Black Templars Strike Force (2000 points) Gladius Task Force

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: Fire Discipline

Judiciar (85 points) • Warlord • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade • Enhancement: The Honour Vehement

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (75 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessor • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

Crusader Squad (85 points) • 1x Sword Brother • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta

Crusader Squad (85 points) • 1x Sword Brother • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta

Crusader Squad (85 points) • 1x Sword Brother • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta

Crusader Squad (85 points) • 1x Sword Brother • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta

Primaris Crusader Squad (140 points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 5x Primaris Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 5x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 5x Close combat weapon 2x Heavy bolt pistol 2x Heavy bolt pistol 2x Power fist • 4x Primaris Neophyte • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (140 points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 5x Primaris Initiate • 2x Astartes chainsword 5x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 5x Close combat weapon 2x Heavy bolt pistol 2x Heavy bolt pistol 2x Power fist • 4x Primaris Neophyte • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Impulsor (80 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Ironhail heavy stubber 1x Orbital comms array (Aura)

Razorback (95 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin lascannon

Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Devastator Squad (120 points) • 1x Devastator Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-weapon 1x Power fist • 4x Devastator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lascannon

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Infernus Squad (80 points) • 1x Infernus Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Pyreblaster • 4x Infernus Marine • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Pyreblaster

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 1x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Combat knife 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 1x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Combat knife 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

ALLIED UNITS

Voidsmen-at-Arms (50 points) • 1x Voidmaster • 1x Artificer shotgun 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 4x Voidsman • 3x Close combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 3x Laspistol 1x Laspistol 1x Voidsman rotor cannon

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Archetype

Black Templars MSU

Thoughts

Glorious tradey / stagey Templars here with plenty of transports, units that punch up nicely when the right buffs are applied and a tonne of assets to contest the mission with. Templars have had a whole host of ways to build and play over the past months, and it's nice to see yet another different take doing well. Congratulations on the top placing!

Jesper Unander-Scharin - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 3rd Place

The Sanguinor. Credit: Corrode

The List

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++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Blood Angels) [1,995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit)

Detachment: Sons of Sanguinius

Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible

+ Epic Hero +

Lemartes [120pts]: Warlord

The Sanguinor [140pts]

+ Character +

Captain [80pts] . Pistol and Melee Weapon: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist

Captain [80pts] . Pistol and Melee Weapon: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist

Chaplain with Jump Pack [95pts]: Artisan of War, Inferno Pistol

Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack [110pts]: Icon of the Angel

+ Battleline +

Assault Intercessor Squad [75pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist . 4x Assault Intercessors: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

Assault Intercessor Squad [75pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist . 4x Assault Intercessors: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

+ Infantry +

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs [80pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist . 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs [80pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist . 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs [280pts] . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs [280pts] . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist

Scout Squad [65pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Shotgun . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Heavy Bolter . 3x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 3x Astartes Shotgun, 3x Bolt Pistol, 3x Close Combat Weapon

Scout Squad [65pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Shotgun . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Heavy Bolter . 3x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 3x Astartes Shotgun, 3x Bolt Pistol, 3x Close Combat Weapon

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs [210pts] . Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield

+ Dedicated Transport +

Impulsor [80pts]: 2 Storm Bolters, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Shield Dome

Impulsor [80pts]: 2 Storm Bolters, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Shield Dome

++ Total: [1,995pts] ++

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Archetype

BA Goodstuff

Thoughts

BA Goodstuff quietly haunts the nightmares of a great many armies in the game, and gets another podium here. It isn't easy to use all of the tricks well and CP management in particular is a challenge for the army, but if you can conserve and build up resources for the 'go' moment, you can put many lists in a totally unrecoverable position. Really well done on the top placing.

Derek Apsche - Chaos Space Marines (Chaos Cult) - 4th Place

That Gobbo

The List

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cultists (2000 points)

Chaos Space Marines Strike Force (2000 points) Chaos Cult

CHARACTERS

Cypher (90 points) • 1x Cypher's bolt pistol 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

Dark Apostle (95 points) • 1x Dark Apostle • 1x Accursed crozius 1x Bolt pistol • Enhancement: Amulet of Tainted Vigour • 2x Dark Disciple • 2x Close combat weapon

Dark Commune (80 points) • 1x Cult Demagogue • Warlord • 1x Autopistol 1x Commune stave • Enhancement: Incendiary Goad • 1x Mindwitch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch • 1x Autopistol 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade • 2x Commune blade

Dark Commune (75 points) • 1x Cult Demagogue • 1x Autopistol 1x Commune stave • Enhancement: Warped Foresight • 1x Mindwitch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch • 1x Autopistol 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade • 2x Commune blade

Fabius Bile (85 points) • 1x Fabius Bile • 1x Chirurgeon 1x Rod of Torment 1x Xyclos Needler • 1x Surgeon Acolyte • 1x Surgeon Acolyte's tools

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

Cultist Mob (100 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 19x Chaos Cultist • 19x Autopistol 19x Brutal assault weapon

Cultist Mob (100 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 19x Chaos Cultist • 19x Autopistol 19x Brutal assault weapon

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant • 1x Corrupted pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Traitor Guardsmen • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cultist grenade launcher 1x Flamer 6x Lasgun 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant • 1x Corrupted pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Traitor Guardsmen • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cultist grenade launcher 1x Flamer 6x Lasgun 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant • 1x Corrupted pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Traitor Guardsmen • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cultist grenade launcher 1x Flamer 6x Lasgun 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant • 1x Corrupted pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Traitor Guardsmen • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cultist grenade launcher 1x Flamer 6x Lasgun 1x Plasma gun

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-bolter 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Accursed Cultists (170 points) • 10x Mutant • 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment • 6x Hideous mutations

Accursed Cultists (170 points) • 10x Mutant • 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment • 6x Hideous mutations

Accursed Cultists (170 points) • 10x Mutant • 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment • 6x Hideous mutations

ALLIED UNITS

Daemonettes (110 points) • 1x Alluress • 1x Slashing claws • 9x Daemonette • 1x Daemonic Icon 1x Instrument of Chaos 9x Slashing claws

Nurglings (40 points) • 3x Nurgling Swarm • 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings (40 points) • 3x Nurgling Swarm • 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings (40 points) • 3x Nurgling Swarm • 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Seekers (80 points) • 1x Heartseeker • 1x Lashing tongue 1x Slashing claws • 4x Seeker • 1x Daemonic Icon 1x Instrument of Chaos 4x Lashing tongue 4x Slashing claws

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Archetype

Chaos Cult Horde

Thoughts

This is the list everyone was talking about as it soared up the rankings, so we asked Derek for his thoughts on what made it work so well. If you want to hear more from Derek, check out 40K Dirtbags on Youtube. He has also done a video recap of this event ">here.

"My thoughts on ACO
  • Going into it, if I do well then I'ma mad genious, if I do poor I can blame the detatchment.
  • After a bunch of practice games against top armies I felt confident this was the best form of the list. I tried Abaddon, Vashtorr, Beastmen… this was the best one I came up with
  • The list is INSANELY fast, and it catches people off guard every game. Stacking all the buffs on your Scout unit means that you can reach the opponent in their Deployment if you go first.
  • You can use Charge positioning with your Accursed to slingshot your big models into key targets by blocking space for them with the small ones, then piling in to your true target.
  • They punch up! With the full rerolls to hit/wound when passing your Pact for 1 cp, I've killed entire units of Vanguard Vets with a 5++ FNP. They also brought down Magnus in 2 rounds of combat with his -1dmg up.
  • I was impressed with the 5+ Ld on the Dark Apostle. Once per game making another unit not battleshocked can help hold objectives and unlock Stratagems, and his two little bodyguards get the 4+ Invulnerable save, and can absorb big damage hits for you.
  • I played fixed each game besides Vital Ground (and still won that on Tactical).
  • Make sure to use Cultists to tie up the majority of the threat from big enemy units by stringing them out. As an example, in my games into Blood angels and Death guard, I used a unit of 50 point Cultists to tag each model in their units, then charge my Accursed at one end of the squad, ready to pile in. This works even better if the enemy Fights First, as they can wipe the Cultists then leave lots of space for the Accursed to pile in.
  • This is also where Cypher comes into play. He sits behind the Accursed units, usually in a building till you are ready to use his 12" bubble of extra cp Strats.
  • Bile was great to test and see what he can do. He gets back up on a 2+ and can be very annoying to take down between that, blanking an attack and his Feel No Pain. He adds some nice damage sniping from a Rhino, and a big threat when he gets out.
  • The daemonettes are the seekers tax, which I played them very cagey compared to before. They were set up to either do secondaries, or Deep Strike behind building to make an 8" charge. The seekers are there for either a game changing turn one move block or for a great turn one cleanse/deploy. With the Scout of them and Accursed I threatened the 75% of the board turn one.
  • Clock is 100% needed with this list. I practiced before aco with 1:10 on the clock each game, so I was confident each match for time. Each game came down to either under 3 MIN for my opponent or they clocked on turn 4-5. I would have 5-18 min left. This is particularly true as they have to think about how to play around Howling Horde or your bodyguard Stratagem.
Editor's Note: this was written pre-dataslate, so list changes might be different!

The changes I will make to the list are take out 2 units of Nurglings. Keep one for infiltrate to have your scouts actually move up. I would turn also my 2 20mans into 10 mans to stop the new Cull the Horde secondary, and maybe add more Guardsmen

Thanks man, really well done on such an innovative list! Maybe Chaos Cults is a sleeper after all?!

The Best of the Rest

There were 3 more players on 7-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Cory White - Thousand Sons: Character / Rubric spam.
  • 6th - Malaki Fowler - Thousand Sons: Glorious triple Forgefiend / Mutaliths here!
  • 7th - David Adelman - Chaos Daemons: Monster mash with some Rendmaster / Khorne Daemons action.

Risky Rollers - Calling the Banners 40k GT

49-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Coburg North, VIC, Australia on June 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Jason Horne - Necrons (Canoptek Court) - 1st Place

C'tan Shard of the Void Dragon. Credit: Rockfish C'tan Shard of the Void Dragon. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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++ Army Roster (Xenos - Necrons) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit)

Detachment Choice: Canoptek Court

Show/Hide Options: Legends are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible

+ Epic Hero +

C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer [295pts]: Gaze of death, Scythe of the Nightbringer

C'tan Shard of the Void Dragon [290pts]: Canoptek tail blades, Spear of the Void Dragon, Voltaic storm

+ Character +

Technomancer [85pts]: Staff of light, Warlord

Technomancer [105pts]: Dimensional Sanctum, Staff of light

Technomancer [85pts]: Staff of light

+ Swarm +

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [40pts]

. 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 3x Feeder mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [40pts]

. 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 3x Feeder mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [40pts]

. 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 3x Feeder mandibles

+ Mounted +

Lokhust Destroyers [30pts]

. Lokhust Destroyer: Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers [30pts]

. Lokhust Destroyer: Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers [30pts]

. Lokhust Destroyer: Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon

+ Beast +

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts]

. 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts]

. 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts]

. 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

+ Vehicle +

Canoptek Doomstalker [135pts]: Doomsday blaster, Doomstalker limbs, Twin gauss flayer

Canoptek Doomstalker [135pts]: Doomsday blaster, Doomstalker limbs, Twin gauss flayer

++ Total: [2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Canoptek Court Goodstuff

Thoughts

Another big win for the Court, just after I was starting to write the Necrons off! This list is very much in the style of earlier builds with C'tan plugging in to Wraith / Doomstalker goodness. Durable, sneaky, and very good at the primary. Will it be an army to beat in Pariah Nexus?! Well done on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 9 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Dylan Cowan - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius): Sons Goodstuff.
  • 3rd - Ben Coubrough - Chaos Space Marines (Chaos Cult): Chaos Cult with Abaddon, Vindicators and plenty of Accursed.
  • 4th - Boyd Morrall - Orks (Dread Mob): Triple Shokk Attack Gun Mek, Double Gorkanauts, a glorious list.
  • 5th - Kyle Mackenzie - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault): Triple Beastmaster / Venom spam Skysplinter.
  • 6th - Hugh Phuktomi- World Eaters: Invocatus rush with THIRTY TERMINATORS. Baller.
  • 7th - Nic Burrows - Thousand Sons: Wizard spam with a cheeky flying Daemon Prince.
  • 8th - Matthew Thomas - T'au Empire (Mont’ka): Mont'ka pressure with a Tiger Shark.
  • 9th - Euan Reid - Death Guard: Bloat Drones and PBCs supporting plenty of Terminators.

GT Sevilla Individual - Híspalis Imperium

44-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Montequinto, AN, España on June 15 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Borja FM - Blood Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place

Apothecary Biologis. Credit: Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

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Ed, Edd & Eddy (2000 points)

Space Marines Blood Angels Strike Force (2000 points) Gladius Task Force

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: Fire Discipline

Librarian in Phobos Armour (70 points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Force weapon 1x Smite

OTHER DATASHEETS

Baal Predator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Baal Predator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Baal Predator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Centurion Devastator Squad (185 points) • 1x Devastator Centurion Sergeant • 1x Centurion fists 1x Centurion missile launcher 1x Twin lascannon • 2x Devastator Centurion • 2x Centurion fists 2x Centurion missile launcher 2x Twin lascannon

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Blood talons 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun 1x Twin Furioso fists

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun 1x Twin Furioso fists

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

Infiltrator Squad (100 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Librarian Dreadnought (170 points) • 1x Blood Lance 1x Furioso fist 1x Furioso force halberd 1x Meltagun

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes shotgun 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 2x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 2x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

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Archetype

Angry Little Guys

Thoughts

Blood Angels have been doing very well on a competitive front but less so on an innovation front of late, so it is AMAZING to see such a bonkers list taking a win. Triple Death Company Dreadnoughts is brilliant and creates an absolute nightmare once they are engaged. I like juicing up the shooting support by going for Gladius rather than Sons, which also enhances your reach, and the Libby Dread teleporting shenanigans also make it in here which is great to see. A very cool, very different take on BA, well done!

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Luis González Hernández - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Libbies, GK, Terminators, a Redeemer. A nice blend.
  • 3rd - Antonio Castro Luque - Space Marines (Astartes) (Vanguard Spearhead): Lennon style Vanguard Ultras.
  • 4th - Teniente Lechuga  - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Triple Librarian / Paladin / Dreadknight GK.
  • 5th - Caparock - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Double C'tan / Monolith Hypercrypt.
  • 6th - Obacne Javi - Imperial Knights: Canis Rex and all his little friends.
  • 7th - Salvador Prados Pérez - Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead): Dangels Ironstorm, Storm Raven edition.

ForgeFire Open 2

42-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Niles, IL, US on June 15 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Tyler White - Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) - 1st Place

Credit: Keewa

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adepta Sororitas) [1,995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit)

Detachment Choice: Hallowed Martyrs Detachment

Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible

+ Epic Hero +

Morvenn Vahl [145pts]: Fidelis, Lance of Illumination, Paragon missile launcher, Warlord

+ Character +

Dialogus [40pts]: Bolt Pistol, Dialogus Staff, Saintly Example

Dialogus [30pts]: Bolt Pistol, Dialogus Staff

+ Battleline +

Battle Sisters Squad [100pts]

. 6x Battle Sister: 6x Bolt Pistol, 6x Boltgun, 6x Close combat weapon . Battle Sister w/ Simulacrum Imperialus: Bolt Pistol, Boltgun, Close combat weapon, Simulacrum Imperialis . Battle Sister w/ Special or Heavy Weapon: Bolt Pistol, Close combat weapon, Meltagun . Battle Sister w/ Special Weapon: Bolt Pistol, Close combat weapon, Meltagun . Sister Superior: Bolt Pistol, Close combat weapon, Inferno pistol, Power weapon

+ Infantry +

Arco-Flagellants [160pts]

. 10x Arco-Flagellant: 10x Arco-flails

Arco-Flagellants [160pts]

. 10x Arco-Flagellant: 10x Arco-flails

Crusaders [35pts]

. Crusaders

. . 2x Crusader: 2x Power Weapon

Crusaders [35pts]

. Crusaders

. . 2x Crusader: 2x Power Weapon

Retributor Squad [105pts]

. Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor Superior: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Inferno pistol, Power weapon

Retributor Squad [105pts]

. Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor: Multi-melta . Retributor Superior: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Inferno pistol, Power weapon

Seraphim Squad [70pts]

. 2x Seraphim: 2x Close combat weapon

. . 2x 2 Bolt Pistols: 4x Bolt Pistol . Seraphim Superior: Close combat weapon

. . 2 Bolt Pistols: 2x Bolt Pistol . Seraphim with Special Weapons: Close combat weapon

. . 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers: 2x Ministorum hand flamer . Seraphim with Special Weapons: Close combat weapon

. . 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers: 2x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad [70pts]

. 2x Seraphim: 2x Close combat weapon

. . 2x 2 Bolt Pistols: 4x Bolt Pistol . Seraphim Superior: Close combat weapon

. . 2 Bolt Pistols: 2x Bolt Pistol . Seraphim with Special Weapons: Close combat weapon

. . 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers: 2x Ministorum hand flamer . Seraphim with Special Weapons: Close combat weapon

. . 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers: 2x Ministorum hand flamer

+ Vehicle +

Castigator [140pts]: Armoured tracks, Castigator battle cannon, 3x Heavy Bolters, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm bolter

Castigator [140pts]: Armoured tracks, Castigator battle cannon, 3x Heavy Bolters, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm bolter

Mortifiers [55pts]: Anchorite Sarcophagus

. Mortifier: Twin Penitent Buzz-Blades

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy Bolter

Mortifiers [55pts]: Anchorite Sarcophagus

. Mortifier: Twin Penitent Buzz-Blades

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy Bolter

Paragon Warsuits [170pts]

. Paragon Superior: Bolt Pistol, Multi-melta, Paragon Grenade Launchers, Paragon War Blade . Paragon Warsuit: Bolt Pistol, Multi-melta, Paragon Grenade Launchers, Paragon War Blade . Paragon Warsuit: Bolt Pistol, Multi-melta, Paragon Grenade Launchers, Paragon War Blade

+ Dedicated Transport +

Immolator [115pts]: Armoured tracks, Heavy Bolter, Hunter-Killer Missile, Twin Multi-melta

Immolator [115pts]: Armoured tracks, Heavy Bolter, Hunter-Killer Missile, Twin Multi-melta

Sororitas Rhino [75pts]: Armoured tracks, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm bolter

Sororitas Rhino [75pts]: Armoured tracks, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm bolter

++ Total: [1,995pts] ++

Archetype

Sisters Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Lovely balance to this Sisters list, which packs in good ranged threat via Castigators, nasty brawler melee in the Arcos and has the Vahl / Suit combo ready to annihilate those nasty hard targets. Sisters have shone in this quarter, what impact is their book going to have? It won't be dull, that's for sure... Very well done on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Michael Schietinger - Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead): Storm Raven Dangels Ironstorm.
  • 3rd - Borden Smith - Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic): Rubric spam with a nice little Vortex Beast.
  • 4th - Jimmy B - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): A big Draigo Terminator brick and plenty of Dreadknights.
  • 5th - Elliott Levy - Orks (Green Tide): Boyz spam with Weirdboyz and such.
  • 6th - Gary Frank - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force): Wolf Jail with the full 30 Wulfen!
  • 7th - Justin Logsdon - Necrons (Canoptek Court): Non C'tan Canoptek Court Goodstuff.

Black Tower Summer Edition - Warmaster GT

38-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Crema, Lombardia, IT on June 15 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Giorgio castelli - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty) - 1st Place

The List

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Player: Giorgio Castelli Faction: necron Enanchement: dermal bond (catacomb command Barge), veil of darkness (technomancer) Army points: 2000 Dinasty: awakened dinasty ++ Boarding Action (Xenos - Necrons) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Choice: Awakened Dynasty

Show/Hide Options

+ Epic Hero +

Illuminor Szeras [175pts]: Eldritch lance, Impaling legs

The Silent King [420pts]: Warlord . Szarekh: Sceptre of Eternal Glory, Staff of Stars, Weapons of the Final Triarch . 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2x Annihilator beam, 2x Armoured bulk

+ Character +

Catacomb Command Barge [145pts]: Enaegic Dermal Bond, Gauss cannon, Overlord's blade, Resurrection orb

Technomancer [105pts]: Staff of light, Veil of Darkness

Technomancer [85pts]: Staff of light

Technomancer [85pts]: Staff of light

+ Mounted +

Lokhust Destroyers [30pts] . Lokhust Destroyer: Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers [30pts] . Lokhust Destroyer: Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon

+ Beast +

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts] . 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts] . 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths [220pts] . 6x Wraith w/ claws and particle caster: 6x Particle caster, 6x Vicious claws

+ Monster +

Canoptek Tomb Sentinel [115pts]: Exile cannon, Gloom prism, Tomb Sentinel claws

+ Vehicle +

Canoptek Reanimator [75pts]: 2x Atomiser beam, Reanimator's claws

Canoptek Reanimator [75pts]: 2x Atomiser beam, Reanimator's claws

++ Total: [2,000pts] ++

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Archetype

Awakened Dynasty Wraith Spam

Thoughts

Yet another Necron smash here, as Awakened Dynasty flexes it's muscles. This detachment still has some great tools for output and reanimation, and the jam style Wraiths build works well in it. Silent King and Szeras wander about helping it all to do its thing, and I really like the smash potential that this has. Excellent work on the win.

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Marco Santopadre - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Massed Terminator GK.
  • 3rd - Riccardo Ghio - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Mixed Arms GK with some Paladins.
  • 4th - Simone Agrave - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): Khorne heavy Bloodcrusher spam with minimal big monsters.
  • 5th - Fabio Minopoli- Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead): Massed Dangels tanks in Ironstorm with a couple of Repulsor Executioners. Ouch.

TORNEO CLASIFICATORIO ARTHOBBIES

32-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Mérida, Yuc., MX on June 15 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Xavier Barrera - Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) - 1st Place

Credit: Corrode

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
In lennon i trust but this time Jeffrey Kolodner defends my faith (1995 points)

Adepta Sororitas Strike Force (2000 points) Hallowed Martyrs

CHARACTERS

Imagifier (35 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon

Junith Eruita (90 points) • 1x Mace of Castigation 1x Twin Ministorum heavy flamer

Morvenn Vahl (145 points) • Warlord • 1x Fidelis 1x Lance of Illumination 1x Paragon missile launcher

Palatine (75 points) • 1x Palatine blade 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancement: Blade of Saint Ellynor

BATTLELINE

Battle Sisters Squad (100 points) • 1x Sister Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Battle Sister • 9x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Battle Sisters Squad (100 points) • 1x Sister Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Battle Sister • 9x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Battle Sisters Squad (100 points) • 1x Sister Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Battle Sister • 9x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun 1x Multi-melta 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (140 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (140 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Mortifiers (55 points) • 2x Heavy bolter 1x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Mortifiers (55 points) • 2x Heavy bolter 1x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Mortifiers (55 points) • 2x Heavy bolter 1x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Paragon Warsuits (170 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war mace • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 2x Paragon war blade

Paragon Warsuits (170 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade 1x Paragon war mace

Retributor Squad (105 points) • 1x Retributor Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 4x Retributor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Multi-melta

Sisters Novitiate Squad (85 points) • 1x Novitiate Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Sister Novitiate • 9x Autopistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Ministorum flamer 5x Novitiate melee weapons 1x Sacred Banner 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Zephyrim Squad (60 points) • 1x Zephyrim Superior • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon 1x Sacred Banner • 4x Zephyrim • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Power weapon

ALLIED UNITS

Culexus Assassin (85 points) • 1x Animus speculum 1x Life-draining touch

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Archetype

Sisters Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Another Sisters 'triumph' (tehehe), this list slams the yes button on Battle Sisters and leaves the Arcos home in favour of more Paragons for heavy lifting. The Culexus provides some sneaky witch-hunting tech that feels flavourful AND useful, love to see it. Very well done on the event win!!

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Roberto Ernesto Treviño Garza - Orks (Bully Boyz): Massed Meganobz and Nobz in Bully Boyz.
  • 3rd - Amador Perez - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius): Sanguinius goodstuff with two big bricks of Vanguard Veterans.
  • 4th - Luis German Giles - Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic): Rubric and Character spam with Cultists for screening.
  • 5th - Gustavo Martinez - T'au Empire (Kauyon): Massed Breachers, Riptides and Skyrays in Kauyon.
  • 6th - Carlos Moreno - Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead): Double Storm Raven Dangels Ironstorm.

Wrap Up

There we have it! Meta that was. Loads of different winners, a really healthy mix of shooting and combat armies doing well, and Necrons just bossing it on a regular basis. Loads of shake up to come and I think the new pack and slate is going to create absolute chaos on the results front for several weeks now, bring it on. Have fun out there!

Lowest of Men, out.

Tags: Space Marines | chaos space marines | blood angels | Necrons | Warhammer 40k | Black Templars | adepta sororitas | Meta Analysis | Competitive Innovations

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